Which of these is NOT a category of sexual harassment?

• A. Verbal
• B. Non-Verbal
• C. Indirect/Third
• D. Physical Contact

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that harassment is described by the form of the behavior, not by who delivers it. Verbal harassment includes spoken comments, jokes, or requests. Non‑verbal harassment covers visual or behavioral cues like gestures, leering, or displaying obscene images. Physical contact refers to touching, grabbing, or any forced physical action. Indirect or third‑party harassment isn’t a separate form of behavior; it describes how the harassment is experienced or delivered through someone else. It’s about the source or channel, not the nature of the act itself. Therefore, Indirect/Third is not a category of the harassment’s form, making it the correct choice.